Safe



C. K. ERNST Dec. 7, 1937.

SAFE

Filed Jan. 3, 1936 4 Sheets-Sheet l HV1/EN T/ /477O/Q/VEY5.

Dec. 7, 1937. C. K, ERNST 2,101,470

I SAFE Filed Jan. 3, 1936 4 Sheets-Shea?l 2 I Y ,4 rra/wmv@ c. K. RNST Dec. 7, 1937.

SAFE

4 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed Jan. 3, 1936 Illll c.-K. ERNST Dec. 7, 1937.

SAFE

Patented Dec. 7, 1937 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFiCE 16 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in safes in which valuables may be protected from fire and theft and into which valuables may be placed while the same is locked.

In the safes shown in my Patents Nos. 1,954,667 and 1,954,668, chutes or passages of small dimensions are provided through which valuables may be deposited in the interior of the safe, while the same is locked.

The main object of this invention is to provide a safe with chutes or passages through which valuables can be readily deposited in the safe while the same is locked, but which are constructed to prevent removal of valuables therethrough from the safe.

Another object of this invention is to provide a safe having chutes, tubes or passages for valuables with means whereby such chutes or passages can be securely locked to preclude any possibility of withdrawing valuables from the interior of the safe through such chutes or passages. Another object is to provide chutes or passages of this kind of improved construction whereby withdrawal of valuables through such passages is rendered extremely diiiicult, if not impossible, even if the chutes or passages are not locked. Another object is to provide passages of this kind for valuables which can be unlocked only if the safe itself is unlocked, and which passages can be closed or locked without necessitating unlocking of the safe. Another object is to provide a chute or passage of this kind in which the outer or receiving end of the 'chute is inaccessible and into which valuables can only be placed by an intermediate part or member. Still another object of the invention is to provide chutes or passages with movable receptacles for valuables, which move into a position to receive valuables and into other positions for dropping the valuables into the chutes.

Other objects of the invention will appear from the following description and claims.

In the accompanying drawings:

Fig. 1 is a central sectional elevation of a safe embodying this invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary section thereof on line 2 2, Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a sectional elevation taken approximately on line 3 3, Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary sectional elevation on line 4 4, Fig. 1.

Fig, 5 is a fragmentary sectional elevation on line 5 5, Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary sectional plan View on line 6 6, Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a fragmentary horizontal section on line 1 1, Fig. 5.

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary section on line 8 8, Fig. 5.

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary sectional elevation of the removable locking coliunn of the safe.

Fig. 10 is a sectional plan View of the interior of the safe shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 1l is a fragmentary sectional elevation of a safe of modified construction.

Fig. 12 is a fragmentary section thereof on line Iii-I2, Fig. 11.

Fig. 13 is a section taken on line I3 l3, Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 is a fragmentary transverse section on line Ill-i4, Fig. 12.

Fig. 15 is a fragmentary horizontal section showing the upper end of a drop tube or passage and a depositing member movable into and out of registration therewith.

Fig. 16 is an elevation showing a drop tube or passage of modified construction.

Fig. 17 is a central sectional elevation of the upper portion thereof.

Fig. 18 is a section on line I8 I8, Fig. 17.

Referring first to the safe shown in Figs. 1 to 9 inclusive, this safe is of a portable type enclosed in an outer shell 20, but it will be understood that the safe may be built into a basement oor,or into a part of the building as indicated in my earlier patents above referred to, in which case the outer shell y2l] may be omitted. Within this shell is arranged concrete or other suitable hard plastic material 2| in which suitable reinforcing metal bars or members 22 are embedded and so positioned as to resist efforts of thieves to break into the interior of the safe. 23 represents a layer of sulphur or other material capable of giving off fumes if an attempt is made to cut through the safe with ames or heat. Within the interior of the mass of concrete is embodied a lining or container 24 for the valuables, which may have suitable bars 25 and 26 of suitable steel or other hard material arranged about the exterior there- -of and embedded in the concrete. Within the 1ining 24- is arranged a rotatable frame or drum 28 pivoted at its lower end by means of a central bearing 29 and having a pivot member 30 extending upwardly into an outer compartment or space 3l of the safe, the upper end of the pivot member being provided with a suitable handle or other means 32 for rotating the frame 28. The rotatable frame 28 supports a plurality of containers A, B, C, and D, which may be arranged in suitable compartments in the rotary member which may, for example, be substantially rectangular in serted from the exterior of the safe.

cross sectional shape. A fourth compartment of the rotary frame member 28 is formed to receive the locking column E of the safe, the construction of which may be of any suitable or desired kind. for example, such as described in my before mentioned patents and the column extends through a passage 34 of the safe through which access may be had to the valuables space within the lining 24. The column may be provided at the upper end thereof with a dial 35 or other suitable means for actuating a lock 36 which is preferably arranged near the lower part of the column and which may actuate a slidable bolt 31 and through a cam plate 38 connected to this bolt, the bolt may be used to actuate one or more other locking bolts 39. 'I'he bolts may engage in the walls of the rotary frame or drum 28 for the valuables compartments, or if desired, in a xed part of the safe. 'I'he upper end of the column E terminates within the outer compartment 3| of the safe, the outer end of which compartment is closed by means of a slide 40 which may be locked by means of a suitable locking means 4| which may in turn be actuated by means of a key in- Consequently, in order to obtain access to the locking column E, it is rst necessary to unlock the slide 40 and move the same into a position to permit access to the outer compartment 3| of the safe, whereupon the lock for the column E may be released through the medium of a suitable lock actuating means, such, for example, as the combination lock 35 as shown. When unlocked, the column E may be lifted out of the safe, for example, by means of a bail 42 shown'in Fig. 6. The central valuables container B may then be removed from the safe by reaching into the passage 34 and iirst moving the container B into alinement with the passage 34, whereupon this container may be pulled upwardly through the passage 34 out of the safe. The other containers A, C and D may be removed from the safe by swinging the drum 28 into positions in which these containers are in registration with the passage 34. If desired, the pivoted supporting frame or drum V28 for the valuables may also be provided in the remaining spaces with suitable containers F of such shape as to t into the spaces left on the supporting frame or drum 28. safe thus far described is merely illustrative of one type of safe in connection with which my improvements may be used, but it is not intended to limit this invention to the particular type of safe illustrated.

In safes of this kind it is frequently very desirable to be able to deposit valuables, such as money, papers, securities, and the like in the safe without removing the locking column E. For example, in stores or places of business, it may be desirable to keep the column E locked, except when cash receipts or certain valuables are being removed, and yet provide for deposit of valuables in the safe until the close of business, while the valuables space is locked. For this purpose, the safe shown in Figs. 1 to '1 is provided with two different types of passages or chutes through which valuables may be deposited in the safe, while the locking column E is in its locking position and both of these chutesterminate at their upper or outer ends in parts which are accessible when the valuables space is locked, for example, in the outer compartment 3| of the safe. One of these chutes is of elongated rectangular cross section and adapted to receive bonds, stock cer- TheV tiiicates and similar papers which may be deposited in the valuables space, for example, in the container A. This chute 50 terminates at its upper end in a side wall of the outer compartment 3| of the safe and extends downwardly at an inclination to a corresponding opening in the top plate 52 of the inner lining of the valuables space of the safe and in order to receive such valuables, the container A4 is provided with a corresponding slot 53 in alinement with the chute or passage 58. In order to prevent removal of any of the valuables deposited in the container A through the passage or chute 56 by means of wires or other implements, means are preferably provided for closing the chute 50 independently of the locking column E and for opening the chute only when the valuables space is unlocked or when the locking column is removed. In the construction shown for this purpose, a slide 55 is provided near the lower end of the chute or passage 58 and is so arranged in a suitable sheath or housing 56 embedded in the concrete or other material of the safe as to be releasably held in an open position as shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 5. In the construction shown for this purpose, see particularly Fig. 2, the slide 55 is provided with an extension or rod 51 suitably secured thereto and slidable in the direction of its length in a casing 58, the rod 51 being urged by means of 'a spring 59 into a position to close the passage 50. The rod, however, may be releasably held in a withdrawn position in whichV the slide 55 opens the passage 58 and in which the spring 59 is compressed by any suitable means which are preferably releasable so as to be actuated from a position exterior of the valuables space, for example, from the outer compartment 3| of the safe. For this purpose in the construction shown, the rod 51 is provided with a notch or recess 60, into which a detent may enter for releasably holding the rod 51 in a position in which the slide 55 is in open position. In the particular construction shown, a detent rod or member 6| is provided which is preferably arranged in a. suitable guide tube or sheath 62 and yieldingly pressed into its operative or retaining position with relation to the rod 51 by means of a spring 63. The upper end'of the retaining rod 6| extends into the outer compartment 3| of the safe and is provided with a' knob or handle 64. Consequently, when the slide is held in open position by means of the retaining rod 6|, the slide can quickly be closed by raising the retaining rod 64 out of engagement with the recess 60, whereupon the spring 59 moves the rod 51 into position to close the passage 50. Obviously, the slide 55 cannot be withdrawn into a position to open the passage 50 by any manipulation of the retaining rod 6|.

It may be desirable to have the passage 50 opened only by some one authorized to have access to the valuables space in the safe, and consequently, in this construction, in order to Withdraw the slide 55 to open the passage 50, it is necessary to rst remove the Vlocking column E. The bolt 51 is arranged adjacent to the passage 34 for the locking column and a projection or knob 66 is provided on the bolt 51 which is arranged in the marginal portion of the passage 34, so that the knob 66 can be reached by passing the hand into the passage 34. Consequently, the

bolt 51 can be withdrawn by means of the knob 66 and the retaining bolt or rod 6| is then moved by the spring 63 into the notch 60. The passage 5B, consequently, may be held in open position after the locking column E is again locked in its passage 34, so that valuables may be dropped into the safe through the passage 50 even if the safe is locked. At the close of business, the retaining rod 6| may be raised to release the rod 51 to close the passage 50. Consequently, if burglars should succeed in removing the outer slide 40 of the safe and obtain access to the outer compartment or space 3i, valuables could not be shed out of the compartment A of the safe through the passage 5G, if the slide 55 is across this passage, and furthermore, the passage could not be opened except by unlocking the inner valuables space.

The safe may also be provided with another chute or passage into the interior thereof through which the small articles such as rolls of bills, coins, jewels or the like, can be deposited in the safe while the same is locked. In the construction shown for this purpose in Figs. l to 9 inclusive, a short tubular passage or chute 1D is provided, the lower end of which terminates above an opening 1l in the valuables container B. The upper end of this passage or chute 1i! is arranged in a space or enclosure 12 adjoining the outer space or compartment 3| of the safe and enclosed, for example, by means of plates of steel or other hard material. An upper plate 13 of this enclosure is provided with an opening 14 of approximately the same size and proportions as the interior of the passage or tube 19 but out of alinement therewith.

A movable member of any suitable or desired form is provided Within the enclosure 12 for moving valuables, placed into the enclosure through the aperture 14, into the passage 10. In the particular construction illustrated, an apertured carrier member in the form of a hollow cylinder 15 is provided in the enclosure 12 and is open at its upper and lower ends and approximately of the same inner transverse dimensions as the passage 19 and the opening 14 in the plate 13. "This carrier is movable from a receiving position underneath the opening 1li, as shown in full lines in Fig. 5, to a position indicated in dotted lines in Fig. 5, in which the carrier 15 is in registration with the passage or tube 13, so that any valuables which have been deposited in the carrier 15 through the opening 14 may be dropped through the passage 10 into the container B in the interior of the safe. This carrier 15 fits fairly snugly between the walls of the enclosure 12, as shown in Fig. '1, and will, consequently, make it impossible for any fishing implement or wire to be passed through the opening 14 and passage 10 to remove valuables from the interior of the safe.

The carrier 15 may be moved from its receiving position to its discharge position in any suitable or desired manner. In the construction shown, the carrier 15 is secured to an arm 11 extending through a hole 18 in an upright wall 19 of the enclosure 12 and this rod 'i1 is rigidly connected by means of an inclined arm or bracket to a slidable rod 8l extending into the outer compartment 3i of the safe and having a knob or handle 82 arranged thereon. A spring 83 may be employed to normally hold the carrier 15 in receiving position. By moving the knob 82 to the right in Fig. 5, the pocket 'l5 will be moved into the dotted line position shown in Fig. 5, to deposit valuables in the interior of the safe. The arm or bracket may be arranged in a sheath 84, Figs. l, 6 and '7, embedded in the concrete wall of the safe. Any other means for shifting the carrier from its receiving to its discharge position may be employed.

In order to make absolutely certain that no valuables are withdrawn through the passage or tube 10, a closing or locking device for this passage may be provided which may operate on a principle similar to that already described in connection with the passage 5d. In the construction shown, a closing device is provided in the form of a slide 85, Fig. 5, movable in a guide recess 86 of the lioor or lower wall of the enclosure 12. The slide has an arm S1 extending 'through a slotl or opening 88 in a side Wall of the enclosure 12 and the end of this arm 81 is secured to a slidable rod 9B arranged to slide in a guidev sheath 9! and urged to move to the right in Fig. 'l by means of a spring S2. The spring in Fig. 8 is shown in compressed position and when released, Will move the slide into a position to cover the upper end of the tube or passage 1d.

The slide rod 90 is preferably held in a position in which the slide is open so that it can be released to move into closing position after the inner valuables space of the safe is locked. For this purpose, the rod is provided with a notch or recess Q3, see Fig. 4, into which an upright holding or detent member or rod 94 may extend. This detent rod is guided for vertical movement in a sheath 95, and the upper end of the detent rod is provided with a lateral extension or handle 96 extending through an aperture or slot 91 in a side Wall of the outer compartment 3l of the safe. A spring 98 normally urges the detent rod 9a downwardly. When the handle or extension 93 is raised against the action of the spring d8, the detent rod 94 moves out of the recess 93 and permits the slide rod 9B and slide 85 to move into a closing position in which the tube or passage 1|] is covered.

In order to move the slide rod Sii into a position to open the passage 113, the slide rod may be provided with a pin or extension is@ secured thereto and extending through a slot ll which opens into the passage 3d occupied by the locking column E. Consequently, when the locking column is removed from the safe, the pin or projection Idil may be moved to the right in Fig. 8 until the retaining member t engages in the slot or recess 93. The locking column E may then be again piaced into its operative position and locked in place to prevent access to the valuables space. valuables may, consequently, be deposited into the container Bl through the passage 10 and movable carrier member 15, and when it is finally desired to completely lock the safe, as for example at the close of a days business, the handle Sie is raised to permit the slide 85 to close the passage iii, and the slide di) for the outer compartment may then also be locked in its closing position. Other means for locking the passage or chute is may, of course, be used if desired.

In Figs. 11 to l5 is shown a smaller safer of the type shown in my Patent No. 1,954,667, having a valuables space or container H immediately beneath the locking column E and either attached to the column E cr detached therefrom. 'This safe has also an outer space or compartment closed by means of a slide E95 and a tortuous drop tube or passage 461 may be provided which extends from the valuables space to a point exterior thereof, for example, to the outer compartment H35. This drop tube or passage is also provided with means to prevent fishing out valuables from the valuables space or container through this tube or passage while the valuables space is locked and for this purpose a separate enclosure |08 is preferably provided within the outer compartment |05 and in which the outer end of the drop tube |01 terminates. The top wall of this compartment may have an aperture |09 therein out of alinement with the drop tube |01 so that valuables to be deposited in the valuables space are rst placed into a movable carrier through the aperture |09, which carrier is then moved into alinement with the upper end of the drop tube or passage |01. This movable carrier l0 may be actuated in a manner similar to the corresponding carrier 15 hereinbefore described. In the construction shown, the carrier ||0 has an arm I2 secured thereto, which arm is connected by means of a yoke or cross member ||3 with a rod ||4 extending into the outer compartment of the safe and provided with a handle or pin ||5 to facilitate moving of the carrier H0 from the position shown in Figs. 14 and to the position over the drop tube or passage |01, as shown in Fig. 1l. A spring ||6 normally urges the carrier l0 into a position underneath the aperture |09. The yoke or cross member ||3 is preferably arranged to move in a suitable recess ||1 formed in the hard material or concrete ||8 of the safe wall.

Means for closing the passage or tube |01 are preferably also provided, and in the construction shown, the closing means is in the form of a plate or slide which when in closed position extends across the lower end of tlie tube or passage |01. The slide shown is guided for vertical movement in a slot'or recess |2| and is provided with an upwardly extending arm |22 arranged adjacent to the passage |23 occupied by the locking column E. A slot |24 is provided in the wall of this passage into whichra pin |25 extends, one end of which is secured to the rod |22, so that the rod |22 and the slide |20 connected therewith may be moved upwardly into open position when the locking column is removed from its passage |23.

I'he rod |22 may be held in its upper or open position by means of a detent member or pin |21 slidably arranged in a guide tube or sheath |28 secured in xed relation to a guide tube or sheath |29 for the rod |22. The detent member or pin |21 may engage a notch or recess |30 in the slide rod |22 and is urged by means of a spring |3| into this engaging position. A pin or knob' |32, secured to the detent pin |21 and extending through a slot |33 in the outer compartment 05 of the safe, serves to permit the pin |21 to be moved out of its holding position by moving the pin or knob |32 to the left in Fig. 13. Consequently, the slide |20 is released to drop by gravity into position to lock the tube or passage |31 in a similar manner as described in connection with the slides 55 and 85. If desired, a spring may, of course, be placed into the upper end of the sheathV |29 to press the slide rod into closing position.

In order to prevent the shing out of valuables from a valuables compartment, in case the passage or tube leading to such compartment should have been left open or broken Vopen to obtain access thereto, means are preferably provided which will act to strip from the end of a fish-v ing line or wire passed into the valuables compartment any articles which may adhere thereto. For this purpose, I preferably provide a series of prongs or projections extending in the direction of movement of the valuables into the valuables space and having points at their ends which will tend to pierce into the valuables suiciently to permit them to become detached from any fishing implement which may be used. In the particular construction illustrated, I provide such prongs or projections on the container H for the valuables. The prongs preferably surround the opening |35 therein through which the valuables pass from the tube or passage |01. As shown in Fig. 12, the valuables container H is provided about the hole or aperture |35 therein with a series of integral inwardly bent pointed projections or prongs |36. Similar prongs |31 may be provided in the container B shown in Figs. l to 10 about the opening 16 therein and other similar prongs |38 may be provided in the container A about the opening 53 therein. It will further be understood that stripping means of any other suitable form or construction may be employed.

In Figs. 16 to 18 are illustrated drop tubes which may be used in connection with either of the safes illustrated where it is desired to deposit materials in a safefrom a floor above the safe or from a considerable distance above the safe. In this case a drop tube |40 or other passage may be provided, the lower end of which extends through a top wall of a safe |4| and terminates in the valuables compartment thereof, and the upper end of this tube may be arranged in any suitable location. The upper end preferably terminates in a suitable enclosure or casing |43 of the tube' |40 which houses a movable carrier, somewhat similar to the carriers 15 and ||0 hereinbefore described. In the particular embodiment of the invention' which is shown in the drawings, a carrier |44 is provided, which is mounted by means of arms |45 on a pivot member or post |46, the upper end of which extends through the top wall |49 of the enclosure |43 and is provided with a knob |41 for turning the post |46 to move the carrier from a receiving position shown in Fig. 17, in which this carrier registers with an aperture V|48 in the top wall |49, to a position above the drop tube or passage |40. A stop |50 may be provided to correctly locate the latter position of the carrier. A substantially radial wall |5| may be provided within an enclosure or housing |43 which serves as a stop to limit the movement of the carrier |44 when in its receiving position, and which also prevents the passing of a fishing implelnent from the aperture |48 to the tube or passage |40, the carrier itself preventing the passing of the shing wire or cord into the drop tube |40 about that side of the pivot |46 at which the carrier |44 moves. If desired, a coil spring |52 may be provided for normally swinging the carrier into th-e receiving position shown in Figs. 17 and 18.

I claim as my invention:

1. A safe having a space for valuables arranged in the interior thereof, means for locking said safe to prevent access to said valuables space, a passage in said safe and terminating at its inner end in said valuables space and through which articles may be deposited in said valuables space when said safe is locked, and means for closing said passage to prevent access to said valuables space through said passage, said means being movable into open position only when said means for locking said safe are unlocked.

2. A safe having a space for valuables arranged in the interior thereof, means for locking said safe to prevent access to said valuables space, a passage in said safe and terminating at its inner end in said valuables space and through which articles may be deposited in said valuables space when said safe is locked, and means movable independently of said locking means for closing said passage to prevent access to said valuables space through said passage, said locking means preventing reopening of said passage until said locking means are actuated to afford access to said valuables space.

3. In a safe having Walls surrounding a space for valuables, means for locking said space to prevent removal of valuables therefrom, a pas sage through a wall of said safe and terminating at one end in said valuables space and having the other end thereof accessible for the deposit of valuables in said space while the same is locked, and means operable when said valuables space is locked to close said passage, said means being movable into open position only when said means for locking said safe are unlocked.

4. In a safe having Walls surrounding a space for valuables, means for locking said space to prevent removal of valuables therefrom, a passage through a wall of said safe and terminating at one end in said valuables space and having the other end thereof accessible for the deposit of valuables in said space while the same is locked, a passage closing member arranged Within said safe Wall and movable across said passage to close the same, and means operable from the exterior of said valuables space for causing said member to close said passage.

5. In a safe having Walls surrounding a space for valuables, means for locking said space to prevent removal of valuables therefrom, a pas- Sage through a Wall of said safe and terminating at one end in said valuables space and having the other end thereof accessible for the deposit of valuables in said space while the same is locked, a passage closing member Within said safe Wall and movable across said passage to close the same and movable into an open position only from the interior of said safe, and means operable from the exterior of said safe Walls to cause said member to move into closing position.

6. In a safe having Walls surrounding a space for valuables, means for locking said space to prevent removal of valuables therefrom, a passage through a Wall of said safe and terminating at one end in said valuables space and' having the other end thereof accessible for the deposit of valuables in said space While the same is locked, a spring pressed member movable across said passage for closing the same and movable into open position when said safe locking means are open, and retaining means for holding said member in open position and extending into position to be actuated When said valuables space is locked.

'7. A safe including an elongated passage therein terminating at its inner end in a space for valuables, a column extending into said space from the outer end thereof and adapted to be locked in said space, a tube extending from the inner portion of said space to a position adjacent to the outer end of said column, and through which articles may be dropped into said space when said column is locked in said passage, and means operable while said column is locked for closing said tube to prevent access to said space.

8. A safe having an inner space for valuables and an outer compartment, separate locking means for said space and said compartment, a passage connecting said space and said compartment and through which valuables may be deposited in said inner space when the same is locked, means for closing said passage, and means arranged in said outer compartment for actuating said closing means.v

9. A safe having an inner space for valuables and an outer compartment, separate locking means for said space and said compartment, a passage connecting said space and said compartment and through which valuables mayl be deposited in said inner space when the same is locked, means for closing said passage, and means arranged in said outer compartment for actuating said closing means, said closing means being movable into open position only when said inner space is unlocked.

l0. A safe having an inner space for valuables, an outer compartment, an elongated passage connecting the inner space and said compartment, a locking column substantially filling said passage and adapted to be locked to said safe to prevent access to said inner space, a second passage leading from said outer compartment to said space, means located exterior to said space and accessible for locking said second passage, when said column is locked in said safe, said means being movable into an unlocking position only when said locking column is unlocked.

11. A safe having an inner space for valuabies, a passage leading to said space, a column substantially filling said passage and adapted to be locked to said safe while in said passage to pren vent access to said valuables space, a second passage terminating at its inner end in said valuables space and having its outer end accessible for depositing valuables in said space when said locking column is locked in said iirst mentioned passag-e, and means operable when said locking column is in its locking position in said first passage for closing said second passage, said means being arranged to be moved into open position only when said locking column is unlocked.

l2. A safe having a space for valuables arranged in the interior thereof, locking means for enclosing said valuables space, a passage termi-- nating at one end in said space and having the outer end thereof spaced from said locking means and accessible for deposit of valuables into said space when said space is locked, a fixed enclosure extending over the outer end of passage and having an opening therein out of alinement with said passage, and a pivoted carrier in said enclosure movable about an axis from said aperture to said passage for receiving vvaluables through said aperture and depositing them in said passage.

13. A safe having a space for valuables arranged in the interior thereof, locking means for enclosing said valuables space, a passage termiu nating at one end in said space and having the outer end thereof accessible for deposit of valuables into said space When saidfspace is locked, an enclosure extending over the outer end of said passage and having an opening therein out ci alinement with said passage, a carrier in said enclosure movable from said aperture to said passage for receiving valuables through said aperture and depositing them in said passage, and means operable when said valuables space is locked for closing said passage, said means being arranged to be unlocked only when said valuables compartment is unlocked.

14. A safe having a space for valuables arranged in the interior thereof, locking means for enclosing said space, a passage terminating at its inner end in said valuables space and having the outer end thereof spaced from said locking means and accessible for deposit of valuables into Cil said compartment when said space is locked, a member pivoted to swing about an axis and adapted to receive valuables While in one position and movable into another position to deposit said valuables in said passage, and an enclosure for said member and the upper end of Vsaid passage and said enclosure being arranged in xed relation to said safe and having an aperture out of alinement with said passage, through which valuables may be deposited in said member, said member in any position in its movement intercepting the passage of an implement through said opening and into said passage.

15. A safe having a space for valuables arranged in the interior thereof, locking means for enclosing said valuables space, a passage terminating at one end in said space and having the outer end thereof accessible for deposit of valuables into said space when said space is locked, an enclosure extending over the outer end of said passage and 'having an opening therein out of alinement with said passage, a carrier in said enclosure movable from said aperture to said passage for receiving valuables through said aperture and depositing them in said passage, and means operable at will independently of said carrier for closing said passage.

16. A safe having a space for valuables and which may be locked, a passage leading to said space and into the outer end of which valuables may be inserted for deposit in said safe While the same is locked, a part for moving valuables into the outer end of said passage, means enclosing said outer end of said passage for rendering the same inaccessible except through said part, and means located between said space and said part and operable independently of said part for locking said passage to prevent entrance to said space.

CHARLES K. ERNST. 

